WHAT WE DO
Our approach is based on working hand in hand with local stakeholders to identify problematic systems and collaboratively implement practical solutions that have a positive, measurable impact on people’s lives.

Cyber Security and Internet Privacy

Civil Society Capacity Building
The Democracy Council (DC) works closely with civil society organizations (CSOs) pushing for human rights and democracy in some of the most repressive environments in ... Read More

Cyber Security and Internet Freedom
The Democracy Council (DC) believes that a critical foundation of stable and peaceful societies is the right of people to freely access information without incrimination, ... Read More

Election Observation and Monitoring
Developing democracies do not always maintain the capacity to conduct free and fair elections. Questionable voter education, a marginalized citizenry, insufficient technical skills, allegations of ... Read More

Independent Journalism
A broad, vigorous and independent media plays an indispensable role in creating and sustaining viable democratic societies around the world. Press freedom, an atmosphere in ... Read More

LGBT Global Rights Initiative
In 2014 the Democracy Council (DC) launched its new LGBT Global Rights Initiative. The initiative builds capacity and security for LGBT activists in some of ... Read More

Rule of Law
The Democracy Council’s Rule of Law (ROL) program works around the world to promote the rule of law. We implement effective ROL programmatic strategies tailored ... Read More